Drepanaphis carolinensis
Smith, 1941
Drepanaphis carolinensis is a of in the Aphididae, Drepanosiphinae. It was described by Smith in 1941. The Drepanaphis is characterized by distinctive morphological features including a sickle-shaped cauda, from which the genus name derives. Like other aphids in this genus, D. carolinensis is likely associated with maple trees (Acer spp.) as plants, though specific host records for this species are limited. The species name 'carolinensis' suggests a connection to the Carolinas region of the United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Drepanaphis carolinensis: //ˌdɹɛpəˈneɪfɪs ˌkæɹəˌlaɪˈnɛnsɪs//
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Distribution
The name 'carolinensis' indicates an association with the Carolinas region of the United States. The Drepanaphis is distributed across North America. Records from iNaturalist indicate observations of this species, with 30 observations documented.